James Arthur wins 'The X Factor' 2012 James Arthur wins 'The X Factor' 2012 Arthur beats Jahmene Douglas to be crowned this year's winner. Don't Miss Share December 07 2016 3:11 PM Share December 05 2016 5:20 PM Share December 04 2016 9:09 PM December 03 2016 8:47 PM Latest News Share 17 minutes ago 5:05 PM Share 22 minutes ago 5:00 PM Share 27 minutes ago 4:54 PM Share 52 minutes ago 4:29 PM 1 hour ago 4:20 PM Must Read Share 4 hours ago 1:05 PM Share 1 hour ago 3:44 PM Share 6 hours ago 11:21 AM Share January 18 2017 2:45 PM 9 December 2012 9:42 PM Shares James Arthur has won The X Factor.

He was announced as the champion of this year's series after beating Jahmene Douglas in tonight's (December 9) final at Manchester Central. © Ken McKay/Thames/Rex Features Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Both of Nicole Scherzinger's acts made it to tonight's head-to-head final after Christopher Maloney was eliminated last night (December 8). Arthur admitted he didn't know what to say after hearing the result, but thanked fans for supporting him. He will release a cover of Shontelle's 'Impossible' as his winner's single, with 100% of the proceeds going to the children's charity Together For Short Lives. Arthur becomes the first ever winner of The X Factor to have fallen into the bottom two. He was in danger of leaving the competition along with favourite Ella Henderson in week seven, but was saved by the public vote when the judges could not reach a decision. © Ken McKay/Thames/Rex Features Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The winner thanked Scherzinger for her support and described her as the "best mentor".

He said: "You've been the best mentor, and not only that, you've been an amazing friend." Scherzinger praised both Arthur and Douglas and described Arthur as a "fighter". "He wanted this, he willed this to happen, I'm just so proud of him." she said on The Xtra Factor. Both finalists took to the stage to perform two songs this evening - their favourite song of the series, and what could become their winning singles. © Ken McKay/Thames/Rex Features Douglas, 21, chose 'Angels' as his favourite performance of the series, while Arthur performed 'Let's Get it On' for a second time. Douglas then took to the stage to perform a cover of The Beatles' famous hit 'Let It Be', and Arthur sang 'Impossible'. When asked how he felt after Arthur's victory, Douglas said it was a "blessing to share the stage with such a talent". He also joked that his debut album would be called 'Jahmazing' after Scherzinger repeatedly used the term to describe his performances.

Watch James Arthur perform his winner's single below: Photo gallery - The X Factor final 2012: X Factor 2012: James Arthur is crowned winner | Daily Mail Online comments James Arthur is celebrating on Monday after being crowned the winner of X Factor 2012. The 24-year-old put in the performance of his life in front of 10,000 screaming fans in Manchester to beat Jahmene Douglas to the coveted title. The Middlesborough-born singer earned a standing ovation from the judges and brought the house down with his incredible rendition of Shontelle hit Impossible, which is now odds-on to be the Christmas No.1 single and has already topped the iTunes charts. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO... Winner: James Arthur didn't know what to say as Dermot O'Leary revealed that he had won the X Factor 2012 After gaining 54 per cent of the public vote and being crowned the winner, James struggled to speak as he was interviewed by Dermot O'Leary. He could only manage: 'Thank you, thank you so much. Have I really won? Wow.

I don't know what to say.' Runner-up Jahmene, who was also mentored by winning judge Nicole Scherzinger, was gallant in his defeat, and praised the show's victor, telling Dermot: 'It's such a blessing to even share a stage with such a talent, he's my idol.' Warm embrace: After James was revealed as the winner he was seen locked in an embrace with Jahmene Big hug: Nicole was seen hugging and kissing James very proud of her contestant But appearing on Daybreak on Monday morning, James admitted he didn't hear the final name being announced. He said: 'It is starting to sink in, I was overwhelmed. That is why my reaction was so still. I couldn't believe it. I actually thought Dermot said Jahmene.' James added that he is keen to release his debut album 'as quickly as possible', and has already written some tracks. He said: 'I'm just going to work hard and get my album out as quickly as possible and not wait around.

I've got a lot of material to go so now as soon as I get back into the studio I'll be ready.' So proud: Nicole was seen beaming with pride as she held hands with Jahmene who said that James was his 'idol' Blown away: James couldn't believe he had won and was seen looking stunned as Dermot showed him his single As the vote was announced on Sunday night's show, James looked stunned, before pulling in his competitor Jahmene for an emotional embrace. Before performing his winner's single one more time, James told Dermot he is thrilled that the proceeds of the record are going to charity Together for Short Lives. Upcoming release: James' first single Impossible He said: 'I'm so pleased it's going to a good cause, thank you so much to everyone who voted for me - I'm so thankful.' When the single was released at midnight, it shot straight to the top of the iTunes charts - overtaking will.i.am and Britney Spears's Scream & Shout. In addition, the original track by Shontelle has reentered the charts at number 13.

The X Factor victory then belted out the track, before being joined on stage by the majority of the rest of the show finalists, who hugged and jumped on James as they congratulated him. Another person to congratulate James on his victory was Simon Cowell, who wrote on Twitter: 'Congratulations James on winning X factor uk. You deserved this.' Before the winner was announced, James and Jahmene had treated viewers and the judges to two incredible performances. Former Asda worker Jahmene took to the stage first with his heartfelt rendition of Robbie Williams' Angels - a performance which left the panel gushing. Massive celebration: As glitter reigned down onto the stage the other contestants ran out to greet him Get in! Fans in The Victoria pub in Saltburn where James used to play were seen celebrating Tulisa told Jahmene that he sounded 'amazing', adding: 'I'm really happy you picked that song.' Meanwhile, Louis Walsh tipped Jahmene to win the show, telling him: 'You are an incredible role model.' Gary Barlow also acknowledged Jahmene's tough start in life, saying: 'You have been battling with your past and fighting for your future you have done it with such dignity and grace.

'Congratulations another stunning night for you.' But Jahmene's mentor Nicole struggled to control her emotions following the performance, breaking down as she listened to him sing. VIDEO: James performs the stunning winners' single Impossible Following the song, Nicole told Jahmene: 'You just bring spirit and hope to this song when you sing I just feel safe. Your my role model you are like a beacon of light. I love you sweetie..' James was next to take to the stage, performing his unique version of Marvin Gaye's Let's Get it On. And the ladies' man couldn't resist a flirt with mentor Nicole during the peformance, holding her hand before moving on for a kiss with Tulisa. After the rendition, Louis told him: 'You're original, you are real, you are honest.' Tense moment: The trio were stood looking extremely nervous before the result was announced So sweet: James was seen kissing Jahmene on the head on the Xtra Factor Tulisa made a cringy comparison when she told James: 'I am going to say something to you now, James, which I know you will understand... I get you. 'You are the same as me. We come from the same place.

You deserve to win as an artist.' Gary, who has previously backed James to win the show, said that he didn't need changing as an artist and he was 'ready right now' to release music. Big hit: Jahmene was seeing hitting huge notes as he performed his first track One more time: James was seen performing his new single to end the show He told him: 'I'm ready to download your album right away.' And James' mentor Nicole, who added that she was 'humbled' and 'so blessed' to have worked with him, told the singer: 'I felt like I was seeing the future, like next year when you are on tour.' The second performance from the two finalists saw them belt out their individual winner's singles, with Jahmene kicking things off with his version of The Beatles' classic Let It Be.

Number one: Jahmene performed Robbie Williams' hit track Angels before singing The Beatles' Let It Be Moved to tears: Nicole was seen crying following Jahmene's performance Can't keep it together: Nicole was seen weeping as Jahmene was singing The panel were clearly moved by the emotional performance with Louis telling Jahmene he had 'so much soul', while Gary complimented his 'unbelievable voice'. Poking fun at Nicole's now infamous made-up phrases, Tulisa then said: 'That was a jahmazing shasmoment'. After performing the track, Jahmene was shown footage of his family talking about him, which left him in floods of tears. He's got it: James sang Marvin Gaye's hit Let's Get it On What a charmer: James Arthur was seen serenading his mentour during his first performance on Sunday night Big night: As James sang images of when he first auditioned from the show were seen, showing just how far he has come His mother was seen saying: 'You have brought a lot of happiness to the family', before adding: 'You're just an angel'. James was up next with his version of Shontelle's Impossible - his winner's single.

After the performance, Gary told James he was proud of him for not changing throughout the competition, telling him: 'Please take one bit of advice never let anybody tell you what to do. You know best.' A blessing: Jahmene was seen welling up as his mother praised him And reinforcing Gary's comments, Nicole said: 'You better get ready your life is never going to be the same after this.' Ahead of the show Take Me Out Contestant and model Chanelle McCleary claimed that she was in a relationship with James and the pair plan to go public now the show has finished, according to reports. Speaking to the Sunday Mirror she said: 'All my girlfriends are jealous.They all love him and who can blame them. He’s a babe and the most genuine guy I’ve met.' VIDEO: We are both winners. James pays tribute to Jahmene during winners interview So proud: James' mother said she was so pleased with how well he had done He inspires us: The singer's sisters also had nothing but praise for their big brother The star-studded X Factor final saw plenty of quality acts take to the stage including former contestants One Direction.

The boyband, who came third on the 2010 show, performed their new single Kiss You and told Dermot they understood what the finalists were going through. Emile Sandé and Rihanna also took to the stage to perform at the Manchester Central arena. They're back: Most of the contestants who appeared on the live shows returned to the stage for the final show. Lucy Spraggan and Christopher Maloney were no-shows Dressed to impress: The judges had pulled out all the stops when it came to their wardrobe Most of the finalists who made it through to the live shows were also present to perform All I Want Is Christmas. Christopher Maloney who was kicked off the show on Saturday night was a no-show. The 34-year-old singer is said to have riled bosses with his 'abusive' attitude towards his fellow contestants during rehearsals, before 'storming out' and returning to Liverpool.

Showing them how it's done: Rihanna performed a mash up of some of her best songs An X Factor spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Chris decided he no longer wanted to be part of The X Factor Final and has gone back to Liverpool.' The Liverpudlian wannabe was allegedly angered when he realised he had only been given one line in the group medley, and 'stormed off' to his nearby hotel. Belting it out: Emile Sandé was seen performing her latest song during the star-studded live final show Making a return: One Direction who took third place in the show in 2010 performed their new track Kiss You They like the X Factor too: Manchester United and Manchester City were seen watching the show X FACTOR 2012, VOTING FIGURES WEEK BY WEEK WEEK 1 The X Factor 2012: Winner Revealed! (Plus Statistics) | April Barry The X Factor 2012: Winner Revealed! (Plus Statistics) The X Factor finalists, Jahmene and James Arthur on the covers of their official X Factor “My Story” books. Who won? Scroll down!

It was a tough call, tonight, during the 2012 X Factor final, between finalists, Jahmene Douglas, and James Arthur. The only thing certain was that last-judge-standing, former American X Factor judge of one series, and ex-Pussycat Doll, Nicole Sherzinger, was certainly the winning lady of the night, being both Jahmene and James Arthur’s (and the competition’s) leading judge. Following a lengthy final X Factor show, featuring appearances from most of this year’s contestants — controversial Chris Moloney was absent due to a “sore throat” saying, on Twitter, that his “doctor signed [him] off” — after a tense few hours, we finally got confirmation of the 2012 X Factor Winner — James Arthur. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- The Stats According to Xtra Factor co-host, Caroline Flack, James Arthur won tonight’s X Factor final with 54% of the total vote, with Jahmene in second place having tallied 46% of the vote.

However, the official X Factor statement in relation to the voting statistics does differ slightly from this number, with them putting the numbers as: “Week 10 Freeze Jahmene Douglas 38.9% Christopher Maloney (carried over from freeze) 7.4%” As this week’s final, taking place on week 10 of the live shows, featured 3 finalists initially — Jahmene Douglas, James Arthur, and Christopher Maloney — the “Week 10 Freeze” refers to Saturday night, 8 December, and the statistics in relation to that first night of this weekend’s 2-day final, featuring 3 contestants. However, the “Week 10 Final” places James Arthur as having 53.7% of the vote, Jahmene Douglas as receiving 38.9% of the vote, and Christopher Maloney (who was knocked out of the competition on Saturday night, as having “(carried over from freeze) 7.4%” percent. This differs slightly to what Xtra Factor host, Caroline Flack, said in relation to the final tally — i.e.

that instead of receiving 46% of the vote, that Jahmene, in fact, received 38.9% (rounded up: 39%), and that James Arthur’s final percentage is 53.7 (but, again, rounded up: 54%). If the winner had received 54%, the runner up, assumedly, would have received 46%. However, even if Chris Moloney’s voting line was closed, and his tally was frozen, this doesn’t exactly explain why he is still credited as having 7.4% of the final, final vote. So, on a technical level, according to ITV, Jahmene got, effectively, 39% of the public vote, with winning singer, James Arthur, coming out on top, with a 54% winning vote. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— …Stat lesson over, congratulations! Who do you think should have won? Who are you a major X Factor fan of? Did you love it, or did you loathe it? Did you vote? Did your fave win?

Tell me all, down there in the comments, or, @AprilBarry101 Share this: James Arthur to meet fans in Middlesbrough music store | Tyne Tees - ITV News 12 December 2012 at 7:00am James Arthur to meet fans in Middlesbrough music store The winner of the X Factor 2012, James Arthur, celebrates the release of his winners single, 'Impossible', with a signing session at James' local hmv store in the Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough. James will be at the store from 4pm to meet fans and sign copies of the new single which was officially released through Syco on Sunday 9th December following James' win on the live ITV1 show. James' won the X Factor in front of a 10,000 crowd in Manchester, ahead of runner up Jahmene Douglas. 600 free wristbands will be available from the hmv store from 8.00 this morning for those wanting to attend the event.

Send us your photos or video on this story: pam&ian@itv.com Last updated Mon 21 Jul 2014 X Factor 2012: James Arthur's winner's single set for number one | The X Factor 2017 | TellyMix X Factor 2012: James Arthur's winner's single set for number one Share on Twitter Share on Facebook James Arthur 's X Factor winner single Impossible is set to the top the charts on Sunday. The song was released after James won The X Factor last night, and has shot straight to number one in the iTunes download charts. The track has overtaken the new release from Will.i.am, featuring Britney Spears, which was holding the top spot before last night's final. But while he might be the newly crowned King of X Factor, it looks like James Arthur won't win the race to the festive top spot as he's the current second favourite at 3/1, with the Hillsborough Charity Single odds-on at 1/3 to reach number one. James is quoted at just 2/1 to bag a number one single next year and it's a 4/1 chance his album follows suit.

Runner up Jahmene is a 6/1 shot to have a single topping the charts in 2013 as well. Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: "James's performances this weekend haven't left us feeling good as he's cost us a fortune. Although the odds suggest he'll miss out on the Xmas No.1 we're sure he'll get his hands on the top spot next year." Meanwhile, Shontelle's original version of the song Impossible is back in the charts at number 12. The song had originally peaked at Number 9 in the UK back in 2010, and 11 in the States when it was first released. Last night's final also saw performances from One Direction , with their new song Kiss You at 15 in the charts, and Rihanna, who is at 18 with Stay. In very bad news for Tulisa, her single Sight Of You is down at 79, having spent just one week in the Top 40.

James Arthur crowned winner of X Factor James Arthur crowned winner of 'X Factor' December 10, 2012 by hellomagazine.com X Factor: James Arthur beat Jahmene Douglas to take the title in front of a 10,000-strong audience at Manchester Central, with millions more watching the ITV show live on television James Arthur has been crowned the winner of X Factor 2012 after an emotional finale on Sunday night. The 24-year-old singer beat Jahmene Douglas to take the title in front of a 10,000-strong audience at Manchester Central, with millions more watching the ITV show live on television. James looked stunned as host Dermot O'Leary announced the result and could only say "wow" when asked how he felt. "I don't know what to say," he added.

Runner-up Jahmene was magnanimous in defeat, telling Dermot: "It's such a blessing to even share a stage with such a talent, he's my idol." CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL GALLERY He then told James: "You're so amazing James, use this platform, use it wisely." The Middlesbrough-born star walks away from the talent show with a recording contract and will now release his winner's single, a rendition of Impossible by Barbadian singer Shontelle, in a bid to top the charts with a Christmas number one. After being announced as the champion of the ninth series of the show, a dazed-looking James performed the song for the second time. He was hugged by judge Nicole Scherzinger , who mentored both him and runner up Jahmene. Both finalists had the chance to perform two songs during the two-hour programme, with each showcasing the singles they would release if they won as they made their final bid to win the public's vote. Jahmene was accompanied by a choir as he sang his soulful take on Let It Be by the Beatles before James sang Impossible.

It was the first time that a judge had mentored both acts to make it to the final, with Louis Walsh telling Nicole: "You've been the best mentor ever on the X Factor. You've got two acts in the final and you've worked so hard." The show kicked off with a Christmas medley by former contestants from the series. But Liverpudlian Christopher Maloney, who was voted out of the competition in Saturday night's show, was missing from the line up, tweeting that he had a sore throat. It was reported that he did not appear as he had stormed out of rehearsals and had a row with fellow contestant Carolynne Poole. But Christopher later tweeted: "It's just a final stretch of sensational headlines lol. whatever xx we know the truth xx" followed by "this is a witch hunt" and claimed that he was being bullied. On Monday morning, winner James gave his first interview following the X Factor final and confessed he is eager to release an album "as quickly as possible" and has already written some tracks. The singer-songwriter told ITV's Daybreak: "I'm just going to work hard and get my album out as quickly as possible and not wait around.

I've got a lot of material to go so now as soon as I get back into the studio I'll be ready." ICYMI: Watch The Entire Journey Of New ‘X Factor U.K.’ Winner James Arthur ICYMI: Watch The Entire Journey Of New ‘X Factor U.K.’ Winner James Arthur Lyndsey Parker Tweet Share While you were catching up on all those "The X Factor USA" episodes on your DVR this past weekend (or doing other things with your time), a talented 24-year-old troubadour from Middlesbrough, England, named James Arthur, won Season 9 of "The X Factor U.K.," with 53.7 percent of the vote. "Congratulations James on winning X factor uk. You deserved this," Simon Cowell tweeted after James's victory on Sunday night (presumably from his Los Angeles lair, while concocting grand schemes to get Emblem3 into the finale of the U.S. version of the show). So while doing some of my own TV catch-up, watching James's stunning performances from this year, I really started to wish that Simon and the Fox network would just air reruns of the British version of the series instead.

There has been no one like James on "The X Factor USA" this second season, and that's a shame. I'm totally putting James next to Aiden Grimshaw , Cher Lloyd , and (humor me, please) Jedward on my list of all-time favorite "X Factor U.K." contestants. This guy really does have the X factor. Check out all of James Arthur's performances from "The X Factor U.K." Season 9 in the playlist below, and let's hope his forthcoming album gets a Stateside release. Related links: 'X Factor' James Arthur winner's single 'Impossible' details revealed 'X Factor' James Arthur winner's single 'Impossible' details revealed Arthur's winner's single will be backed with some of his X Factor performances.

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© Ken McKay/Thames/Rex Features Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The single will be given a physical release on Wednesday (December 12), and will be backed with Arthur's X Factor renditions of LMFAO's 'Sexy and I Know It', Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams' and Adele's 'Hometown Glory'. All proceeds from sales will be donated to Together for Short Lives, a charity for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Arthur said of the song: "I am absolutely overwhelmed to have won The X Factor. I am lost for words. To have been be able to perform my winner's single was just insane. I love the song and am so glad that proceeds of the single will be going to such a great cause." X Factor boss Simon Cowell also commented: "Together for Short Lives is such an inspiring and important charity for so many kids and their families who really need help and support.

I'm delighted that The X Factor's winner single sales will go directly to helping them." Watch James Arthur perform Shontelle's 'Impossible' on the X Factor final below: Photo gallery - The X Factor final 2012: The X Factor UK Winner James Arthur Would "Love To Break America" - Audio - Capital The X Factor UK Winner James Arthur Would "Love To Break America" - Audio 12 December 2012, 10:29 The reality star is looking for longevity in the music industry and is keen to crack America. James Arthur has admitted he would "love" to crack the American music industry, fresh from being named champion of this year's series of The X Factor UK. The 24 year-old singer, from Middlesborough, was named the 2012 winner of The X Factor UK this past Sunday (9th December) and says he intends to have longevity in the music industry now he has secured a record deal. "I'd love to break America, I mean, who wouldn't?" James told Capital FM this week fresh from his win.

"I would love to have longevity in the music industry, so if I broke America then I suppose that would ensure that wouldn't it?" James' admission that he has big ambitions for America comes fresh from reports that '99 Problems' rapper Jay-Z is interested in helping launch the young singer's career stateside. Reports today (12th December) suggest Jay-Z has been impressed with James' musical ability and sees him potentially becoming as successful as One Direction once he brings his music to the US. Check out a picture of James Arthur below (Credit: PA): James Arthur released his winner's single, a cover of Shontelle's 'Impossible', after his win on Sunday which has gone on to become the fastest-selling single by an X Factor winner's single in the history of the show after selling 187,000 downloads in just 24 hours. Listen to James Arthur talking to Capital FM about launching his career in America below: Jahmene Douglas - News NEWS 28 December 2012 11:11 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Nicole Scherzinger has unveiled the artwork for her new single 'Boomerang'.

The X Factor judge will release the track, the first from her second solo studio album, on January 7. Scherzinger filmed the music video for 'Boomerang' last month, inviting her X Factor contestants James Arthur and Jahmene Douglas along to the shoot. Arthur went on to win the competition and released 'Impossible' as his winner's single. (more) » - By Colin Daniels 19 December 2012 10:21 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » X Factor finalist Jahmene Douglas has donned a onesie as part of Asda's Text Santa campaign. He has been joined by Britain's Got Talent stars Ashleigh and Pudsey, girlband Stooshe and others as part of the campaign. "I've been so blessed with all the support I've had from everyone during the X Factor competition and I really wanted to give something back this Christmas," Douglas said.

"Text Santa is raising awareness and funds for great causes, and to support, all you need to do is head to Asda and buy a Text Santa hat to donate to the amazing charities that will benefit." Douglas and the other stars have joined forces for a Christmas (more) » - By Mayer Nissim 19 December 2012 3:00 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Jahmene Douglas has signed a record deal. The X Factor finalist is the latest contestant to ink a contract with Sony following his departure from the show earlier this month. "@JahmeneDouglas and @Ella__Henderson have both signed for Sony. Congratulations!! #xfactor," the show's Twitter account announced. Reacting to the news, Douglas tweeted: "Eeek ..

My excitement always takes time to kick in :-p but I think it's slowly slipping in just what's in store for me (more) » - By Lewis Corner 17 December 2012 4:08 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » X Factor star Jahmene Douglas has lent his vocals to former employer Asda's Christmas advert. The 21-year-old, who finished second to James Arthur in this year's series, performed 'Silent Night' for the supermarket chain's festive campaign. Douglas said that the 80-second clip, launched this weekend, is meant as a thank you to the colleagues and customers who supported him during his time on The X Factor . Asda has also released a behind-the-scenes video showing the recording of the track. Douglas's (more) » - By Daniel Sperling 12 December 2012 9:29 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Simon Cowell could reportedly schedule next year's series of The X Factor directly against Strictly Come Dancing .

The Syco boss allegedly believes that he could boost flagging ratings by placing the 2013 edition in an earlier, family friendly timeslot of 7pm, which would see it clash with its BBC rival. According to the Daily Mail, Cowell will meet with ITV executives to discuss the future of The X Factor - which is contracted for only one more year under its current deal - in January. Cowell is also said to have offered a "huge pay rise" to judge Nicole Scherzinger , who mentored winner James Arthur and runner-up Jahmene Douglas , in order to secure her for next year's X Factor . "Nicole has had a phenomenally successful year. She has established herself as part of (more) » - By Daniel Sperling 11 December 2012 9:10 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » X Factor winner James Arthur has told Digital Spy that he is "surprised" by his victory, as he has never "looked at [himself] as a Justin Bieber ".

The formerly homeless musician said that he is "thanking [his] lucky stars" after beating Jahmene Douglas to the title on Sunday's (December 9) final. "I didn't think I'd fit the criteria of the show because you do have to have the full package, and I've never looked at myself as a Justin Bieber ," he said. "But I had belief in my abilities and faith in the set of skills I had as a musician. I've surprised myself, but I have a lot more self belief now." He also commented: "I hope I have changed the game a little bit in terms of people who play guitar and write their own songs and maybe don't feel they fit the criteria of... X Factor . (more) » - By Daniel Sperling 10 December 2012 8:00 AM, PST | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news » An iconic 'This Morning' sofa is going up for auction in aid of ITV's Text Santa.

The red settee - which has seated several star guests including Will Smith and Mariah Carey - will go under the hammer in a sale for the charity appeal along with 'X Factor' memorabilia signed by last night's (09.12.12) winner James Arthur , and fellow finalists Jahmene Douglas and Christopher Maloney . Other lots in the Text Santa eBay auction - which starts today (10.12.12) and is the first of a number of sales throughout December - include specially designed Christmas cards by Nicole Scherzinger and Alan » 10 December 2012 6:37 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » X Factor winner James Arthur will apparently work with Ed Sheeran on his debut album. The pair have been in touch for weeks discussing plans to collaborate once the competition was over, according to The Sun. He reportedly told Arthur, who beat Jahmene Douglas to be crowned champion last night: "Well done. Let's get into the studio together as soon as the show's done." A friend of Sheeran said: "Ed sees some of himself in James.

He likes his style and is convinced (more) » - By Colin Daniels 10 December 2012 5:21 AM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news » Comedian claims to be 'workshopping' stage show poking fun at long-running TV singing contest – starting with Simon Cowell 's trousers It's time to face the musical. Or at least it will be in 2014, when comedian Harry Hill will open an X Factor musical in the West End that won't, he said, be "entirely flattering". Hill told ITV's This Morning on Friday that he had been workshopping a spoof show based on the television singing contest, the ninth series of which finished on Sunday. "It's going to open in spring 2014," he said, "It's all about getting in a theatre and getting the whole show in shape.

"But we've been doing a lot of work on it – we've got a script and we did some workshops just last week, funnily enough, with all these great, really funny songs." The comedian, who was nominated for three British Comedy awards last week, revealed that » - Matt Trueman 10 December 2012 3:12 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » X Factor champion James Arthur , Helen Flanagan and David Hasselhoff were celebrating Arthur's victory and the end of the show's ninth series at the after-party in Manchester last night (December 9). Arthur, 24, who pipped Jahmene Douglas , 21, to the post in last night's live final results show, winked and gave waiting paparazzi the thumbs-up as he partied with fellow finalists, including Kye Sones and Union J , at the Radisson hotel.

Other stars at the after-party included Chelsee Healey , Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack , Towie's James Argent , Little Mix 's Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy (more) » - By Naomi Gordon 10 December 2012 1:33 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » James Arthur has revealed that he hopes to bring out his debut studio album "as quickly as possible". The singer beat Jahmene Douglas to be crowned the ninth winner of The X Factor last night (December 9). Describing his win as "overwhelming", he joked that he thought host Dermot O'Leary had said Jahmene Douglas 's name instead of his. When asked if he was daunted by the curse of winning the show compared to other acts, he told Daybreak : "The statistics about people winning the competition, I'm not gonna take much notice of that. "I'm gonna get my album out as quickly as possible, I'm not gonna wait around.

I've (more) » - By Tom Eames 9 December 2012 3:51 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » The voting statistics for The X Factor 2012 have been revealed. The results, which were announced live on The Xtra Factor tonight (December 9), saw Christopher Maloney as the public's choice for the first seven weeks of the live shows. He also stormed the wildcard vote against Times Red , Amy Mottram and Adam Burridge , receiving 63.5% of votes cast. Runner-up Jahmene Douglas was also disclosed to have come second every week apart from week eight, when James Arthur topped the vote, followed by Maloney. Arthur then remained in pole position for the semi-final and last night's final live show. Most of the eliminated acts also came last on the week that they left the show, apart from Union J , who received 11.7% of the vote to fellow boyband District3 's 10.4%, after 'Best of British' week.

The X Factor voting (more) » - By Amy Bell 9 December 2012 3:51 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » The voting statistics for The X Factor 2012 have been revealed. The results, which were announced live on The Xtra Factor tonight (December 9), saw Christopher Maloney as the public's choice for the first seven weeks of the live shows. He also stormed the wildcard vote against Times Red , Amy Mottram and Adam Burridge , receiving 63.5% of votes cast. Runner-up Jahmene Douglas was also disclosed to have come second every week apart from week eight, when James Arthur topped the vote, followed by Maloney. Arthur then remained in pole position for the semi-final and last night's final live show. Most of the eliminated acts also came last on the week that they left the show, apart from Union J , who received 11.7% of the vote to fellow boyband District3 's 10.4%, after 'Best of British' week.

The X Factor voting (more) » - By Amy Bell 9 December 2012 1:42 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » James Arthur has won The X Factor . He was announced as the champion of this year's series after beating Jahmene Douglas in tonight's (December 9) final at Manchester Central. Both of Nicole Scherzinger 's acts made it to tonight's head-to-head final after Christopher Maloney was eliminated last night (December 8). Arthur admitted he didn't know what to say after hearing the result, but thanked fans for supporting him. He will release a cover of Shontelle's 'Impossible' as his winner's single, with 100% of the proceeds going to the children's charity Together For Short Lives. Arthur becomes the first ever winner of The X Factor to have fallen into the bottom two.

He was in danger of leaving the competition along with favourite Ella Henderson in week seven, but was saved by the public vote when the judges (more) » - By Sam Rigby 9 December 2012 12:23 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Eliminated X Factor contestant Christopher Maloney has revealed that he has already received "offers" of a music deal, despite only being out of the competition "20 minutes". The 34-year-old Liverpudlian came third on the show last night (December 8) after losing out on a place in the final to James Arthur and Jahmene Douglas . Asked by The Xtra Factor presenters Caroline Flack and Olly Murs about what the future holds after losing out on the show, Maloney replied: "At the minute I'm just taking everything in. "There's been a few offers made. I've only been out of the competition 20 minutes and there's been quite a few offers.

So watch this space." The (more) » 8 December 2012 3:25 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger has spoken about the technical issues she suffered during a duet with Jahmene Douglas during the show tonight (December 8). As Scherzinger and Douglas began singing Whitney Houston 's 'The Greatest Love of All', the 34-year-old judge's microphone appeared to be switched off. She proceeded to throw it on the floor before having to share a microphone with her mentee Douglas. Speaking to presenters Caroline Flack and Olly Murs on The Xtra Factor , Scherzinger said: "Oh honey... I don't know if that's happened to me ever before. "I kept saying before I (more) » - By Frances Taylor

Question: James Arthur was the winner of which TV reality programme in December 2012?
Answer: X-FACTOR